Last Updated on August 13, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The New York Liberty 2024 combined an elite offense with one of the WNBA’s strongest defenses, powered by Breanna Stewart’s all-around impact, Sabrina Ionescu’s scoring and playmaking, and Jonquel Jones’ interior presence as a rebounder and rim protector. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton and Leonie Fiebich supplied efficient complementary production, while New York’s balanced scoring, ball movement, shooting efficiency, and defensive consistency established the league’s most complete statistical profile.

NO. PLAYER POS. HT. WT. BIRTH DATE COLLEGE
0 Jaylyn Sherrod G 5-7 147 October 21, 2001 Colorado
1 Marquesha Davis G 6-0 May 29, 2001 Arkansas, Ole Miss
2 Kennedy Burke G-F 6-1 199 February 14, 1997 UCLA
5 Kayla Thornton F 6-1 190 October 20, 1992 Texas-El Paso
8 Nyara Sabally F 6-5 214 February 26, 2000 Oregon
13 Leonie Fiebich F 6-4 January 10, 2000
18 Ivana Dojkić G 5-11 154 December 24, 1997
20 Sabrina Ionescu G 5-11 165 December 6, 1997 Oregon
22 Courtney Vandersloot G 5-8 137 February 8, 1989 Gonzaga
30 Breanna Stewart F 6-4 170 August 27, 1994 UConn
35 Jonquel Jones C 6-6 215 January 5, 1994 Clemson, George Washington
44 Betnijah Laney-Hamilton G-F 6-0 166 October 29, 1993 Rutgers University

HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Breanna Stewart Starter/Star (1.1) 32.7 High (1.2) 20.4 8.5 3.5 3.0 83.16 Two-way centerpiece who continued to carry New York’s biggest responsibilities, Stewart blended post scoring, face-up attacks, rebounding, and elite help defense. Her ability to protect the rim while stretching opponents away from the basket remained a defining part of the Liberty’s championship-level identity. All-Star (2024); All-WNBA Second Team (2024); WNBA Champion (2024)
Sabrina Ionescu Starter/Star (1.1) 32.1 High (1.2) 18.2 4.4 6.2 1.3 63.36 Primary offensive creator who expanded her role as a scoring guard while maintaining elite playmaking responsibilities. Ionescu’s deep shooting range forced defenses to extend beyond normal coverage, and her ability to create efficient looks for teammates kept New York’s offense balanced. All-Star (2024); All-WNBA Second Team (2024); All-Star Three-Point Contest Champion (2023)
Jonquel Jones Starter/Star (1.1) 29.8 Medium (1.1) 14.2 9.0 3.2 2.1 62.70 Versatile interior force who became a matchup nightmare with her rebounding, shooting, and passing. Jones gave New York a unique frontcourt skill set, allowing the Liberty to play through her at times while still spacing the floor around Stewart and the guards. All-Star (2024); WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year (2018); WNBA Champion (2024)
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Starter/Star (1.1) 30.3 Medium (1.1) 11.8 4.2 3.3 1.1 43.12 Defensive wing who provided balance between New York’s offensive stars, Laney supplied physical perimeter defense and efficient scoring without demanding high usage. Her ability to guard top wings and make timely plays made her a trusted piece in playoff-level lineups. All-Star (2021); All-WNBA Second Team (2021)
Courtney Vandersloot Key Contributor (1.05) 22.3 Medium (1.1) 6.4 2.6 4.8 1.3 32.34 Experienced floor general who shifted into a more selective role while continuing to organize the offense. Vandersloot’s passing instincts and ability to read defensive rotations remained valuable, especially when New York needed composure and structure. All-Star (2024); All-WNBA First Team (2022); WNBA Champion (2021)
Leonie Fiebich Key Contributor (1.05) 20.9 Low (1.0) 6.7 3.0 1.8 1.2 27.93 Emerging two-way wing who quickly earned trust through smart positioning, shooting, and defensive versatility. Fiebich provided spacing with her three-point shooting while fitting naturally into New York’s switch-heavy defensive approach. WNBA Champion (2024); EuroLeague Women Champion (2023)
Kayla Thornton Key Contributor (1.05) 20.2 Low (1.0) 5.5 2.6 0.7 0.9 20.69 Physical veteran forward who contributed through toughness, rebounding, and defensive flexibility. Thornton’s role was built around matchup work, energy plays, and guarding stronger wings rather than creating offense. WNBA Champion (2024)
Nyara Sabally Bench (1.0) 13.5 Low (1.0) 4.9 4.0 0.6 1.6 22.20 Athletic reserve big who provided rim protection, rebounding, and interior energy in limited minutes. Sabally’s mobility gave New York another defensive option behind its veteran frontcourt rotation. Pac-12 All-Freshman Team (2019)
Kennedy Burke Bench (1.0) 12.1 Low (1.0) 3.4 1.5 0.9 0.9 13.40 Reliable depth wing who contributed through spacing and defensive effort. Burke’s role focused on maintaining lineup stability when New York rotated beyond its primary scorers. WNBA Champion (2024)
Ivana Dojkić Bench (1.0) 9.9 Low (1.0) 3.3 0.8 0.8 0.3 10.40 Reserve guard used mainly for perimeter depth and ball movement. Dojkić brought international experience and shooting ability, though opportunities were limited in a deep championship rotation. EuroBasket Women Bronze Medalist (2021)
Jaylyn Sherrod Bench (1.0) 3.7 Low (1.0) 1.9 0.3 0.5 0.4 6.20 Young guard who saw limited action while developing behind an established backcourt. Sherrod’s defensive energy and quickness were her main contributions during short appearances. NCAA Champion (2024); SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2024)
Marquesha Davis Bench (1.0) 4.0 Low (1.0) 1.2 0.5 0.2 0.3 4.40 Rookie reserve wing who played limited minutes in a crowded rotation. Davis’ athletic tools and defensive potential were the main reasons for her developmental opportunities. SEC All-Freshman Team (2021)
Team Totals — — — 97.4 37.7 23.5 15.0 — New York’s regular season success came from a rare combination of star power and lineup versatility. Stewart and Ionescu drove the offense, Jones provided frontcourt balance, and a collection of switchable wings allowed the Liberty to defend multiple styles. WNBA Champion (2024)

HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Breanna Stewart Starter/Star (1.1) 37.4 High (1.2) 19.4 9.5 3.6 3.2 91.08 Two-way centerpiece who carried New York through the postseason with heavy scoring, rebounding, and defensive responsibilities. Stewart was repeatedly relied upon to create offense against set defenses while protecting the rim and defending multiple frontcourt matchups. All-Star (2024); All-WNBA Second Team (2024); WNBA Champion (2024)
Sabrina Ionescu Starter/Star (1.1) 35.5 High (1.2) 16.9 5.3 5.3 2.1 66.94 Lead perimeter creator who handled major playmaking duties while drawing defensive attention as a shooter. Ionescu’s ability to stretch the floor with pull-up threes and create advantages in pick-and-roll situations remained a key part of New York’s offensive approach. All-Star (2024); All-WNBA Second Team (2024); All-Star Three-Point Contest Champion (2023)
Jonquel Jones Starter/Star (1.1) 32.5 Medium (1.1) 15.5 8.2 2.2 1.4 59.07 Skilled interior scorer who gave New York a reliable offensive hub from the frontcourt. Jones combined efficient finishing, rebounding, and perimeter shooting, forcing opponents to defend her in space while still battling her size inside. All-Star (2024); WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year (2018); WNBA Champion (2024)
Leonie Fiebich Key Contributor (1.05) 31.0 Medium (1.1) 11.6 3.8 2.4 0.8 40.74 Versatile wing who became one of New York’s most valuable complementary pieces during the playoff run. Fiebich’s shooting accuracy, defensive discipline, and ability to make quick decisions allowed her to fit seamlessly alongside the Liberty’s stars. WNBA Champion (2024); EuroLeague Women Champion (2023)
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Starter/Star (1.1) 27.3 Medium (1.1) 7.0 2.9 2.5 1.3 29.04 Defensive specialist whose impact came from guarding difficult assignments and keeping the lineup balanced. Laney provided toughness on the perimeter and was trusted to handle elite opposing wings even when her offensive role decreased. All-Star (2021); All-WNBA Second Team (2021)
Courtney Vandersloot Key Contributor (1.05) 14.3 Low (1.0) 5.3 2.4 2.5 1.0 23.94 Veteran playmaker who supplied steady ball handling and postseason experience off the bench. Vandersloot’s value came from organizing possessions, making the extra pass, and helping stabilize the offense during shorter stretches. All-Star (2024); All-WNBA First Team (2022); WNBA Champion (2021)
Nyara Sabally Bench (1.0) 10.1 Low (1.0) 4.4 3.4 0.0 1.4 18.40 Athletic reserve center who brought energy through rebounding and rim protection. Sabally’s mobility gave New York a different look in limited minutes, particularly when the team needed additional interior defense and activity. Pac-12 All-Freshman Team (2019)
Kayla Thornton Bench (1.0) 12.5 Low (1.0) 2.0 1.5 0.1 0.6 8.40 Physical reserve forward used mainly for defensive toughness and matchup flexibility. Thornton’s role centered around effort plays, switching onto bigger wings, and maintaining the team’s defensive intensity. WNBA Champion (2024)
Kennedy Burke Bench (1.0) 7.5 Low (1.0) 1.0 1.7 0.5 0.4 7.20 Depth wing who provided occasional minutes as a defensive and spacing option. Burke’s limited playoff role reflected New York’s preference for a shorter rotation built around established contributors. WNBA Champion (2024)
Marquesha Davis Bench (1.0) 3.0 Low (1.0) 3.0 2.0 2.0 0.0 14.00 Young reserve who received brief opportunities and showed flashes of athleticism and confidence. Davis’ limited postseason sample came in a rotation where development minutes were difficult to find. SEC All-Freshman Team (2021)
Ivana Dojkić Bench (1.0) 4.0 Low (1.0) 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.00 Reserve guard who appeared briefly while providing additional backcourt depth. Dojkić’s international experience and shooting ability remained her primary strengths in a crowded rotation. EuroBasket Women Bronze Medalist (2021)
Jaylyn Sherrod Bench (1.0) 3.0 Low (1.0) 0.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 3.00 Young defensive guard used sparingly during the postseason. Sherrod’s athleticism and perimeter pressure were her main tools while adjusting to the professional level. NCAA Champion (2024); SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2024)
Team Totals — — — 82.6 41.2 21.5 12.7 — New York’s championship run was driven by elite star production from Stewart, Ionescu, and Jones, supported by Fiebich’s emergence and a versatile defensive group. The Liberty combined size, shooting, and multiple creators to consistently control playoff matchups. WNBA Champion (2024)